New York Army National Guard farewell ceremony

October 25, 2010 5:05 PM

Photo: Philip Kamrass

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Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan, 7, following a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville on Monday, October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. This is Staff Sgt. Nethaway's second deployment.( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan, 7, following a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in ... more

Photo: Philip Kamrass

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan,... Photo-381129.1849 - Times Union

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Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan, 7, following a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville on Monday, October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. This is Staff Sgt. Nethaway's second deployment. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan, 7, following a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in ... more

Photo: Philip Kamrass

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nethaway of Latham tries to comfort his son Logan,... Photo-381130.1849 - Times Union

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Sgt. William St. John of Queensbury stands at attention during a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Sgt. William St. John of Queensbury stands at attention during a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday ... more

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Sgt. William St. John of Queensbury stands at attention during a... Photo-381131.1849 - Times Union

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The Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion marches at the end of a mobilization farewell ceremony at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

The Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion marches at the end of a mobilization farewell ceremony at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq ... more

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The Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion marches at the end of a... Photo-381136.1849 - Times Union

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Sophia Chiancone, 4, left, and her sister Olivia, 8, right, both of North Carolina, sign a flag before a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. Their father, Capt. Tom Chiancone, is part of the unit. The unit is heading to Iraq after training, and the flag will be displayed there. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Sophia Chiancone, 4, left, and her sister Olivia, 8, right, both of North Carolina, sign a flag before a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air ... more

Carolyn and William Caldwell of Westerlo, at left, gather with their son Nicholas and daughter Emma after a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. Carolyn and William are deploying together with the 501st. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Carolyn and William Caldwell of Westerlo, at left, gather with their son Nicholas and daughter Emma after a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air ... more

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Carolyn and William Caldwell of Westerlo, at left, gather with... Photo-381135.1849 - Times Union

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A person in the crowd takes a photograph of the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion during a mobilization farewell ceremony at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

A person in the crowd takes a photograph of the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion during a mobilization farewell ceremony at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, ... more

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A person in the crowd takes a photograph of the Headquarters, 501st... Photo-381137.1849 - Times Union

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Sgt. 1st class Kevin Williams of Delmar kisses his son Weston, 1, before a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Sgt. 1st class Kevin Williams of Delmar kisses his son Weston, 1, before a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY ... more

Family and friends sign a flag during a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The unit is heading to Iraq after training, and the flag will be taken there. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union ) less

Family and friends sign a flag during a mobilization farewell ceremony for the Headquarters, 501st Ordnance Battalion at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Glenville, NY on Monday October 25, 2010. The ... more

Photo: Philip Kamrass

Family and friends sign a flag during a mobilization farewell... Photo-381132.1849 - Times Union